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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.98, 763.41 and 143.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.98, 763.41 and 143.80 is: 215.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.98 : 763.41 = 143.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.98/763.41 = 143.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.98x = 763.41 × 143.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.98x = 109,778.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,778.36/508.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.68

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